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What are the long term effects of an enlarged prostate?
When the bladder does not empty completely, you become at risk for developing urinary tract infections. Other serious problems can also develop over time, including bladder stones, blood in the urine, incontinence, and acute urinary retention (an inability to urinate).
Is an enlarged prostate something to worry about?
It’s not a cancer and it’s not usually a serious threat to health. Many men worry that having an enlarged prostate means they have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.
Can enlarged prostate make you feel unwell?
There may also be blood in the urine. Not being able to urinate. Known as acute urinary retention, this can lead to a build-up in the bladder and needs urgent medical attention. Generally feeling unwell, with aches, pains and possibly a fever.
Can prostate affect bowel movements?
Pain and/or pressure in the rectum. Painful defecation (painful bowel movements) Discomfort and/or pain in the genitals, groin, lower back and/or lower abdomen. Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)
How dangerous is having an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate can be life-threatening. It can block the normal flow of urine out of the body, causing urine to back up into the kidneys. This can cause the kidneys to enlarge and not function properly. This can also cause a potentially life-threatening infection of the kidneys.
What are the side effects of an enlarged prostate?
Retrograde Ejaculation. BPH can cause bladder problems,and some men who experience these symptoms undergo a surgery called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).